On the latest episode of JTBC's 'Divorce Retreat' aired on the 12th, counselor Lee Ho-sun was moved to tears by a husband's sincere efforts to save his marriage.
The episode, titled "I Want to Live Well," featured a couple seeking reconciliation, with Lee Ho-sun providing counseling. After the session, Lee Ho-sun expressed her emotions, saying, "Oh dear, it's such a pitiful love," as she wiped away her tears. She added, "Love doesn't hurt just to hurt. Still, the wife is quite fortunate."
Lee Ho-sun then asked the husband why he wanted to stay with his wife. He immediately replied, "I like her. She takes care of me, is frugal, and has a lot of charm."
The husband revealed his reasons for maintaining the marriage, saying, "I hope things will change over time. My wife has been unemployed for a long time, and if she finds work and focuses on it, it might ease her anxiety."
Hearing the husband's heartfelt words, Lee Ho-sun praised him, "You're truly remarkable," and thanked him for protecting his wife. Overcome with emotion, the husband broke down in tears, deeply touching those present.
The husband expressed his desire to make the marriage work, lamenting, "I want to live well, but my wife doesn't understand." After he left the counseling room, Lee Ho-sun was still moved by the session, shedding tears herself.
The husband's genuine feelings reminded viewers that in a world dominated by fleeting stimuli and dopamine, it's the profound commitment to protect one another that truly holds people together. The tears shed at the retreat left a lasting impression, highlighting the enduring essence of love.
Reporter Na-yeon Cho, TenAsia nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr